![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Technique of the radical abdomino-perineal (Miles's) operation - Wellcome Film
A step by step account and full surgical demonstration of the abdomino-perineal technique pioneered by W. E. Miles. The intertitles provide very technical and detailed explanations of the steps of the procedure that results in a cancerous tumour being removed. 6 segments.
Keywords: Rectal Neoplasms; Colorectal Surgery; Rectum; Surgery; Medical sciences; Rectal Neoplasms; Colorectal Surgery; Rectum; Surgeons
Downloads: 1,463 |  |
| Physiology of the skin - Wellcome Film
Using stylised diagrams throughout, some of them animated, the physiology of the skin is described in an elementary way. Various integuments epidermis growth replacement. Dermis structure. Nails. Touch cells. Sweat glands. Hair follicle. Care of skin. How a blister forms. 3 segments.
Keywords: Dermatology; Skin; Hair Follicle; Sweat Glands; Epidermis; Touch; Nails; Blister; Medical sciences; Dermatology; Skin; Hair Follicle; Sweat Glands; Epidermis; Touch; Nails; Blister; Doctors
Downloads: 1,108 |  |
| Maternity-a film of Queen Charlottes Hospital - Wellcome Film
This historically interesting film depicts ante-natal and post-natal care in the 1930s before the inception of the National Health Service in 1948. Infant and maternal mortality was a concern - this film shows how Queen Charlotte's hospital tackled the problems. Scenes are dramatised of an emergency birth at home as well as scenes within the hospital depicting training and babycare. 4 segments.
Keywords: Postnatal Care; Hospitals, Maternity; Parturition; Hospitals; Pregnancy; Birth; Postnatal Care; Hospitals, Maternity; Parturition; Medical
Downloads: 1,242 |  |
| Everymans enemy-the housefly - Wellcome Film
The life of the housefly is described, and its importance in the spread of disease, especially typhoid and dysentry. Control measures applicable to refuse sites, food processing factories and hospitals are discussed. 2 segments.
Keywords: Disease Outbreaks; Houseflies; Pest Control; Insects; Pest control; Pests; Insects; Disease Outbreaks; Houseflies; Pest Control; Insects; Medical
Downloads: 1,126
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| Streamline flow in veins - Wellcome Film
This film looks at the medical physics of streamlined and turbulent blood flow in a glass model, and with the help of dye injected into the tributary veins shows streamlined blood flow in the rabbit vena cava and portal venous system. Also discusses in some depth Reynolds' formula for the conditions determining the switch from one type of flow to another. 2 segments.
Keywords: Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena; Regional Blood Flow; Rabbits; Hemodynamics -- in animals; Medical Sciences; Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena; Regional Blood Flow; Rabbits; Hemodynamics -- in animals; Medicine
Downloads: 860 |  |
| Bathing and dressing : Part 1 - Wellcome Film
A two-part film made for mothers-to-be, looking at the correct way to bathe a baby. This first part shows, among other things, the importance of avoiding draughts, which equipment is needed, how to change a soiled nappy, the correct temperature of bath water and how to wash the face and head. 2 segments.
Keywords: Infant, Newborn; Maternal Behavior; Early childhood; Infant, Newborn; Maternal Behavior; Pregnant women
Downloads: 741 |  |
| Bacteria - Wellcome Film
A superficial introduction to the concept of bacteria. Making culture media innoculating a culture incubation how bacteria multiply microscopy staining. 2 segments.
Keywords: Bacteria; Bacteriology; Bacteria -- growth & development; Bacteria; Microorganisms; Bacteria; Bacteriology; Bacteria -- growth & development; Medical students
Downloads: 1,046 |  |
| Relief of pain in childbirth - Wellcome Film
Requirements of an ideal analgesic and the use of nitrous oxide and trichlorethlene in childbirth. A pregnant woman is shown on a hospital bed and the voice-over sets the tone for this medical information film, explaining that there are four key factors in seeking analgesia in childbirth. The mother remains conscious and co-operative, there are good uterine contractions, the method is safe for mother and baby and respiration in the baby is not repressed...
Keywords: Parturition; Obstetrics; Analgesia, Obstetrical; Anesthesia, Obstetrical; Birth; Maternal and child health; Parturition; Obstetrics; Analgesia, Obstetrical; Anesthesia, Obstetrical; Medical profession anaesthetists
Downloads: 1,207 |  |
| The human factor - Wellcome Film
This film is about how accidents in the workplace might occur. In the form of a semi-dramatic reconstruction, narrated by Maurice Denham, we see how a factory worker, Stan Berry, becomes the victim of a serious accident while at work. We arrive at the scene of the accident, an industrial work place with stacks of oil drums at the same time as the ambulance. The following sequences explore how the accident happened and who is to blame...
Keywords: Accidents, Occupational; Health education; Medical sciences; Safety education; Occupational safety; Health services; Accidents, Occupational; Medical
Downloads: 1,067
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| Full circle - Wellcome Film
Referred to as a 'spoken film' in the opening credits, this is an animated film which looks quite dramatically at the origins of human civilisation, the development of city living and the possibility of over-population in the future leading to the collapse of civilsed life. Narration is provided by Ian Richardson, Nancy Marchand, Earle Hyman, Carlos Montalban and Maya Chadda. 3 segments.
Keywords: Family Planning Services; Contraception; Medical Sciences; Public health; Family Planning Services; Contraception; Medical
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| The choice is ours - Wellcome Film
This film addresses overpopulation in the Philipines and seeks to motivate public health and other government workers to re-inforce the benefits of reducing family sizes. Throughout there are scenes of impoverished urban life with the stress made on the pressure of finite resources whether health, education or quality of life. Finally, President Marcos outlines the challenge ahead which would involve tackling the Catholic church's explicit lack of support for contraception as well as the desire ...
Keywords: Family Planning Services; Contraception; Philippines; Medical Sciences; Public health; Philippines; Family Planning Services; Contraception; Public sector workers
Downloads: 436 |  |
| X-ray studies of the joint movements - Wellcome Film
This film illustrates the scope and value of this form of x-ray examination, especially in case records. The film comprises of a series of x-ray sequences showing movement of the fingers and thumbs, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, ankles and feet. 2 segments.
Keywords: Medicine -- History; Radiography; Cineradiography -- history; Medical Science; Medical equipment; Medicine -- History; Radiography; Cineradiography -- history; Medicine
Downloads: 854 |  |
| Handling and care of the patient (part two) No 11 - Wellcome Film
Part of a series apparently aimed at the inexperienced anaesthetist. This title (part two of two) continues with incorrect and correct procedure around the patient. This part focuses on the patient's return from surgery. (2 segments)
Keywords: Imperial Chemical Industries, ltd Pharmaceuticals Division; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Patient Care; Patient Care -- history; Medical equipment; Respiratory systems; Medical treatment; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Patient Care; Patient Care -- history; Medicine
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| Handling and care of the patient (part one) No 11 - Wellcome Film
Part of a series apparently aimed at the inexperienced anaesthetist. This title (part one of two) focuses on incorrect and correct procedure around the patient in the induction and maintenance of anaesthesia. Through a series of dramatised scenes, a female patient is shown being incorrectly cared for and then the same scenario is repeated with a male patient but demonstrating good practice. Then there are five key points to consider for the well-being of the patient in the operating theatre.
Keywords: Imperial Chemical Industries, ltd Pharmaceuticals Division; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Patient Care; Patient Care -- history; Medical equipment; Respiratory systems; Medical treatment; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Patient Care; Patient Care -- history; Medicine
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| Respiratory and cardiac arrest No 9 - Wellcome Film
A technical film (part of a series) apparently aimed at the inexperienced anaesthetist. Emergency situations together with appropriate equipment are demonstrated. Training staff in resuscitation methods is encouraged. Sylvester's method is recommended, although chest massage and mouth-to-mouth are also shown. Emergencies covered are a female patient who has stopped breathing she is intubated orally and artificial respiration is performed a male patient in cardiac arrest...
Keywords: Imperial Chemical Industries, ltd Pharmaceuticals Division; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Respiration, Artificial -- adverse effects; Respiration, Artificial -- history; Cardiology; Medical equipment; Respiratory systems; Medical treatment; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Respiration, Artificial -- adverse effects; Respiration, Artificial -- history; Cardiology; Medicine
Downloads: 648 |  |
| Intravenous anaesthesia (part one) No 6 - Wellcome Film
A technical film (part of a series) apparently aimed at the inexperienced anaesthetist. The opening sequence with scrolling text explains why barbiturates are the preferred agent for intravenous anaesthesia as they are quickly absorbed into the blood stream. Three barbiturates are referred to and it is the third, Pentothal, which is demonstrated in this film. Case studies which illustrate good practice in the application of intraventous anaesthesia and the monitoring of patients as well as troub...
Keywords: Imperial Chemical Industries, ltd Pharmaceuticals Division; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Anesthesia, Intravenous; Anesthesia, Intravenous -- history; Medical equipment; Respiratory systems; Medical treatment; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Anesthesia, Intravenous; Anesthesia, Intravenous -- history; Medicine
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| Endotracheal anaesthesia No 5 - Wellcome Film
A technical film (part of a series) apparently aimed at the inexperienced anaesthetist. Intubation is shown either orally or nasally depending on where on the body the operation is to be performed. With the aid of intertitles each section outlines the apparatus required as well as the appropriate preparation and care of the tubing used. Patients are shown being prepared for anaesthesia. Maintenance of anaesthesia with a variety of scenarios is shown, then finally, extubation...
Keywords: Imperial Chemical Industries, ltd Pharmaceuticals Division; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Intubation, Intratracheal; Intubation, Intratracheal -- history; Medical equipment; Respiratory systems; Medical treatment; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Intubation, Intratracheal; Intubation, Intratracheal -- history; Medicine
Downloads: 625 |  |
| The carbon dioxide absorption technique No 4 - Wellcome Film
A technical film (part of a series) apparently aimed at the inexperienced anaesthetist. This video explains the principles of the carbon dioxide absorption technique and demonstrates the two methods in use: single-phase absorption and closed-circuit or two-phase absorption. Firstly the principle of absorption is illustrated using diagrams. Next the equipment is shown being prepared a canister is shown...
Keywords: Imperial Chemical Industries, ltd Pharmaceuticals Division; Anesthesia, Closed-Circuit -- History; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Medical equipment; Respiratory systems; Medical treatment; Anesthesia, Closed-Circuit -- History; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Medicine
Downloads: 509 |  |
| Nitrous oxide-oxygen-ether anaesthesia: No 3 - Wellcome Film
A highly technical film for the anaesthetist, showing the apparatus designed to deliver continuous flow of nitrous oxide and oxygen. Ether is shown being added to the mixture of gases in various quantities. Diagrams are used throughout with short sequences of anaesthetised patients in between. The film is structured in parts, as follows Preparation of Apparatus (showing correct flow meters), Induction, Introduction of Oxygen, then Ether, Maintenance...
Keywords: Imperial Chemical Industries, ltd Pharmaceuticals Division; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Anesthesia, Inhalation; Anesthesia, Inhalation -- history; Medical equipment; Respiratory systems; Medical treatment; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Anesthesia, Inhalation; Anesthesia, Inhalation -- history; Medicine
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| Open drop ether (part two) No 2 - Wellcome Film
A technical film (part of a series) apparently aimed at the inexperienced anaesthetist. The four stages of anaesthesia are demonstrated when the anaesthetist uses the open drop ether method. Good practice is shown. This contrasts with the pitfalls of ether anaesthesia a comedy of errors about what you shouldn't do. Part two of two. 2 segments
Keywords: Imperial Chemical Industries, ltd Pharmaceuticals Division; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Anesthesia, Inhalation; Anesthesia, Inhalation -- history; Medical equipment; Respiratory systems; Medical treatment; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Anesthesia, Inhalation; Anesthesia, Inhalation -- history; Medicine
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| Open drop ether (part one) No 2 - Wellcome Film
A technical film (part of a series) apparently aimed at the inexperienced anaesthetist. The four stages of anaesthesia are demonstrated when the anaesthetist uses the open drop ether method. Good practice is shown. This contrasts with the pitfalls of ether anaesthesia: a comedy of errors about what you shouldn't do. Part one of two. 4 segments
Keywords: Imperial Chemical Industries, ltd Pharmaceuticals Division; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Anesthesia, Inhalation; Anesthesia, Inhalation -- history; Medical equipment; Respiratory systems; Medical treatment; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Anesthesia, Inhalation; Anesthesia, Inhalation -- history; Medicine
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| The signs and stages of anaesthesia No 1 - Wellcome Film
A technical film (the first part of a series) apparently aimed at the inexperienced anaesthetist. Most of the film looks at the theory of the stages of anaesthesia using Guedel's chart. This is laboriously annotated with animations to illustrate every reflex present in anaesthesia using the inhalation method. There are four stages of anaesthesia the third stage is when surgery can commence (this is in turn subdivided into planes)...
Keywords: Imperial Chemical Industries, ltd Pharmaceuticals Division; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Respiration; Medical equipment; Respiratory systems; Medical treatment; Anesthesia; Anesthesia -- history; Respiration; Medicine
Downloads: 1,761
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| Private Snafu vs Malaria Mike - Wellcome Film
An amusing US-army sponsored instructional film (one of a series) aimed at military personnel. The film provides information about how easily malaria can be contracted without taking precautions it shows Snafu making a catalogue of errors such as not using repellent. At first the mosquito is thwarted in his endeavour to sting Snafu, then at the end the mosquito tells his son what he did in the war - Snafu's scalp is on the wall...
Keywords: Malaria; Military Hygiene -- education; Military Hygiene -- history; Medical sciences; Malaria; Military Hygiene -- education; Military Hygiene -- history; Medical
Downloads: 837 |  |
| Henry Lester institute of medical research, Shanghai reel three - Wellcome Film
Three reels of film depicting numerous aspects of the routine scientific work of the Henry Lester Institute, founded with a bequest from the trustees of Mr. Henry Lester, broker and medical philanthropist of Shanghai, together with scenes from everyday life in Shanghai, China, before the Japanese conquest of 1935. 2 segments.
Keywords: Biomedical Research; Biomedical Research -- history; Medical Research; China; Biomedical Research; Biomedical Research -- history; Unknown
Downloads: 274 |  |
| Henry Lester institute of medical research, Shanghai reel two - Wellcome Film
Three reels of film depicting numerous aspects of the routine scientific work of the Henry Lester Institute, founded with a bequest from the trustees of Mr. Henry Lester, broker and medical philanthropist of Shanghai, together with scenes from everyday life in Shanghai, China, before the Japanese conquest of 1935. 4 segments.
Keywords: Biomedical Research; Biomedical Research -- history; Medical Research; China; Biomedical Research; Biomedical Research -- history; Unknown
Downloads: 258 |  |
| Artificial respiration - Wellcome Film
This film demonstrates the many mechanical methods available for artificial respiration with paralysis available to patients in the 1940s . 6 segments.
Keywords: Respiration, Artificial; Ventilators, Mechanical; Ventilators, Mechanical -- history; Medical equipment; Respiratory systems; Medical treatment; Respiration, Artificial; Ventilators, Mechanical; Ventilators, Mechanical -- history; Medicine
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| Henry Lester institute of medical research, Shanghai reel one - Wellcome Film
Three reels of film depicting numerous aspects of the routine scientific work of the Henry Lester Institute, founded with a bequest from the trustees of Mr. Henry Lester, broker and medical philanthropist of Shanghai, together with scenes from everyday life in Shanghai, China, before the Japanese conquest of 1935. 2 segments.
Keywords: Biomedical Research; Biomedical Research -- history; Medical Research; China; Biomedical Research; Biomedical Research -- history; Unknown
Downloads: 267 |  |
| Demonstrations of the H N method of artificial respiration - Wellcome Film
This is a demonstration film showing the method of artificial respiration in cases of drowning. This method is demonstrated on a number of different subjects both male and female. 1 segment.
Keywords: Respiration, Artificial -- history; Rescue Work; Rescue Work -- history; Medical Services; Accidents; Medical treatment; Respiration, Artificial -- history; Rescue Work; Rescue Work -- history; Medicine
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| The Both mechanical respirator - Wellcome Film
This film in two parts shows the mechanism of an artifical respirator (an iron lung) a female patient is shown being placed in the machine and then cared for by nurses (she is fed, groomed and given an enema). The second part starts with instructions as to what to do if there are electrical or mechanical faults in the machinery. 3 segments.
Keywords: Ventilators, Mechanical -- history; Respiration, Artificial; Medical equipment; Respiratory systems; Medical treatment; Ventilators, Mechanical -- history; Respiration, Artificial; Medicine
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| RAF Mae West - Wellcome Film
This is a clinical film showing experiments on an anaesthetised male subject in order to test the 'righting behaviour' of five different life jackets / buoyancy aids (including a German model) in a swimming pool. The experiments took place during WWII. The models are preceeded with intertitles with the relevant model details: RAF Mae West, USAAF Life Waistcoat, BOT Victory Lifebelt, Morner Life Bag, German kapok life waistcoat with chin support...
Keywords: Medicine, Military; Anesthesia; Human Experimentation; Accidents; Warfare; Medicine, Military; Anesthesia; Human Experimentation; Medicine
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| Exterpation of a splenic tumor - Wellcome Film
A straightforward record of the operative removal of an enlarged spleen. 1 segment.
Keywords: Spleen; Splenic Neoplasms -- surgery; General Surgery; Surgery; Medical sciences; Spleen; Splenic Neoplasms -- surgery; General Surgery; Surgeons
Downloads: 230 |  |
| Thoracoplasty : Part 2 - Wellcome Film
The second of two films recording a surgical thoracoplasty (the removal of ribs) to treat scoliosis. 1 segment.
Keywords: Thoracoplasty; Respiratory System; Ribs -- surgery; Scoliosis; Surgery; Medical sciences; Thoracoplasty; Respiratory System; Ribs -- surgery; Scoliosis; Surgeons
Downloads: 277 |  |
| Bathing and dressing : Part 2 - Wellcome Film
A two-part film made for mothers-to-be, looking at the correct way to bathe a baby. This second part shows, among other things washing the body, drying, putting on a fresh nappy, dressing and making up the cot. 2 segments.
Keywords: Infant, Newborn; Maternal Behavior; Early childhood; Infant, Newborn; Maternal Behavior; Pregnant women
Downloads: 263 |  |
| Plaster bandage technique : Part 2 - Wellcome Film
Shows in outline the preparation of padded plasters of the lower limbs. 2 segments.
Keywords: Orthopedics; Bandages; Hip; Medical sciences; Orthopedics; Bandages; Hip; Nurses. Doctors
Downloads: 248 |  |
| Bacillus typhosus (typhoid and cholera bacilli) - Wellcome Film
This film illustrates the movement and agglutination of typhoid (2 mins 30 secs) and then cholera bacilli (2 mins 30 secs). Probably one of the earliest surviving film records of bacteriological research. Some of the footage could be from the Bombay Plague Laboratory (now the Haffkine Institute). A 35mm negative on nitrate film was donated to the Wellcome Library by the Research Defence Society, although the original provenance of the film and its use are unknown...
Keywords: Bacteriology; Research; Typhoid Fever; Cholera; Bacteria; Bacteria; Bacteriology; Bacteriology; Research; Typhoid Fever; Cholera; Bacteria; Medicine
Downloads: 379 |  |
| War Neuroses : Netley Hospital,1917 - Wellcome Film
Shows the symptomatology of shell-shock in 18 British other rankers and its treatment by two leading R.A.M.C. neurologists in two British military hospitals towards the end of the First World War. Captions tell us the men's names, rank, medical condition, details of their symptoms and how long it took to complete the cure, which in one case was in two and a half hours. Clinical features shown include a variety of ataxic and hysterical gaits hysterical paralyses, contractures and anaesthesias fac...
Keywords: World War, 1914-1918; Hospitals, Military; Combat Disorders -- rehabilitation; World war; Armed forces; World War, 1914-1918; Hospitals, Military; Combat Disorders -- rehabilitation; Medicine
Downloads: 2,011 |  |
| Action of cilia and the effect of drugs on their activity - Wellcome Film
Shows the action of cilia, both in situ and in artificial surroundings. 2 segments.
Keywords: Cilia; Microbiology; Animals; Respiratory System; Microbiology; Medical sciences; Respiratory systems; Cilia; Microbiology; Animals; Respiratory System; Medical students
Downloads: 280 |  |
| Acute appendicitis - Wellcome Film
The story of a case prepared for lay audiences. Description of appendix general symptoms progress of appendicitis. 2 segments.
Keywords: Appendicitis; Appendix; Human physiology; Medical sciences; Appendicitis; Appendix; Medical
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| Acute appendicitis - Wellcome Film
Shows surgery to treat acute appendicitis including the use of the McBurney incision. Advice is given on the treatment of advanced cases and their complications. 4 segments.
Keywords: Appendix; Appendicitis; Appendectomy; Surgery; Medical sciences; Appendix; Appendicitis; Appendectomy; Surgeons
Downloads: 567 |  |
| Acute encephalitis lethargica - Wellcome Film
A case demonstration showing loss of equilibrium at an early stage and somnolence at a later stage due to encephalitis lethargica, also known as 'sleepy sickness' or 'sleeping sickness'. 1 segment.
Keywords: Neurology; Encephalitis; Neurology; Neurology; Encephalitis; Neurologists. Doctors
Downloads: 565
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| Aseptic closure of a caecostomy stoma - Wellcome Film
This surgical demonstration of the aseptic closure of a caescostomy stoma (artificial opening on abdomen to collect waste) includes shots of the skin incised, the stoma closed, the caecum free from skin, the bowel double clamped, the redundant portion excised, the cut crushed edge sutured, invaginating sutures and the closure of the abdomen. 2 segments.
Keywords: Colon; Colon -- surgery; Cecum -- surgery; Surgery; Medical sciences; Colon; Colon -- surgery; Cecum -- surgery; Surgeons
Downloads: 225 |  |
| Behaviour of spirochaetae in various tissue fluids - Wellcome Film
A short, black and white, silent film which shows lack of movement in the bacteria spirochaetae in fresh blood serum while in human milk its mobility is preserved. 1 segment.
Keywords: Spirochaetaceae; Microbiology; Microbiology; Microorganisms; Spirochaetaceae; Microbiology; Doctors
Downloads: 227 |  |
| Blood - Wellcome Film
An elementary but comprehensive survey of some of the clinical aspects of blood. 2 segments.
Keywords: Hematology; Blood; Erythrocytes; Leukocytes; Plasma; Blood Platelets; Medical sciences; Hematology; Blood; Erythrocytes; Leukocytes; Plasma; Blood Platelets; Health care personnel
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| Blood and respiration - Wellcome Film
Sir Joseph Barcroft (1872-1947) is famous for his research into the effect that altitude has on blood. In the early part of the century he travelled to the mountains of Peru and Tenerife where he studied this subject in depth, providing the basis for his textbook, The Respiratory Function of the Blood (1914). This film shows his classic experiment to demonstrate the Dissociation Curve of the Haemoglobin Oxygen System...
Keywords: Respiratory Physiological Phenomena; Hematology; Respiratory systems; Medical sciences; Respiratory Physiological Phenomena; Hematology; Medicine
Downloads: 240 |  |
| Blood transfusion - Wellcome Film
Illustrates divisions into blood groups and classification of groups serum testing for group taking of blood from donor giving of blood to patient - a case of haemophilia. 2 segments.
Keywords: Blood Transfusion; Blood; Blood Group Antigens; Blood Donors; Human biology; Blood Transfusion; Blood; Blood Group Antigens; Blood Donors; Doctors. Nurses
Downloads: 454 |  |
| Blood transfusion : laboratory technique - Wellcome Film
Blood group determination, technique for making hanging drop preparation of the patient, plus groups 2 and sera: microscopical appearances cross matching of recipient and donor cells and sera. 3 segments.
Keywords: Blood Transfusion; Blood Group Antigens; Blood Donors; Blood; Human biology; Blood Transfusion; Blood Group Antigens; Blood Donors; Blood; Health care personnel
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| Body framework - Wellcome Film
General considerations. Examples of mammalian skeletal variations. Naked eye structure of bone. Chemical constitution of bone. Growth and repair of bone. Rickets. Joints. 3 segments.
Keywords: Skeleton; Anatomy; Bone and Bones; Rickets; Joints; Human physiology; Skeleton; Anatomy; Bone and Bones; Rickets; Joints; Health care personnel
Downloads: 290 |  |
| Breast feeding : difficult cases - Wellcome Film
This film shows various cases of mothers who have difficulty breast feeding their babies. Solutions to the problems are demonstrated, for instance a case of inverted nipples can be treated successfully with massage and the use of a breast pump. An inadequate milk supply can be supplemented with formula. 'Flabby breasts' can be successfully treated with massage, supplementary feeding and exercise. 2 segments.
Keywords: Anatomy; Breast Feeding; Maternal Behavior; Mothers; Maternal and child health; Anatomy; Breast Feeding; Maternal Behavior; Midwives. Doctors
Downloads: 5,007 |  |
| Caesarean section at full term for contracted pelvis - Wellcome Film
This film depicts a standard caesarean section operation, with intertitles explaining the various stages. 3 segments.
Keywords: Obstetric Surgical Procedures; Cesarean Section; Birth; Surgery; Obstetric Surgical Procedures; Cesarean Section; Obstetricians. Surgeons
Downloads: 337 |  |
| Cardiac irregularities - Wellcome Film
A comprehensive demonstration of cardiac irregularities by experiment and diagram. There is a demonstration of artificially induced cardiac irregularities of the exposed hearts of dogs. Various intertitles explain the different types of cardiac irregularities.
Keywords: Cardiology; Heart; Dogs; Heart Block; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Cardiovascular systems; Anatomy; Medical sciences; Cardiology; Heart; Dogs; Heart Block; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Medical students. Cardiologists
Downloads: 418 |  |
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